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Henry IV by Pirandello

Photograph
ca. 1924 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photograph of Cecil Beaton as Countess Matilda Spina from a production of Henry IV, written by Pirandello, ca. 1924.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHenry IV by Pirandello (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print
Brief description
Photograph of Cecil Beaton as Countess Matilda Spina from a production of Henry IV, written by Pirandello, ca. 1924
Physical description
Photograph of Cecil Beaton as Countess Matilda Spina from a production of Henry IV. The black and white photograph depicts an Beaton in costume. He is seated on a throne holding lillies and wearing a crown, head scarf, dress, multiple beaded necklaces, and gloves. There has been some editing to the photograph on the right side.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
  • Width: 13.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Cecil Beaton as / Adelaide the Mother / in Henry IV' (Written in ink on the reverse. The character named is incorrect, it should read 'Matilda the Mother' instead.)
Credit line
Given by Eileen Hose
Subject depicted
Summary
Photograph of Cecil Beaton as Countess Matilda Spina from a production of Henry IV, written by Pirandello, ca. 1924.
Collection
Accession number
S.3867-2015

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Record createdNovember 26, 2015
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